Packaging, Labelling and Leaflets Flashcards
1
Q
Indications
A
- Both P and GSL require this
- Narrow use so manageable on original packing
2
Q
Blister packs
A
- Name
- Strength and form
- Babies, children or adult
- Common name
- Expiry date
- Batch number
3
Q
Legal requirement on lables
A
- Name of patient
- Name of address and suppling pharmacy
- Date of dispensing
- Name of med
- Direction of use
- Warnings about med
4
Q
Conciderations and warnings on lables
A
- Older people usually 5ml certain doses unit provided
- Warnings check on the BNF
- Foods to be avoided when on medicine
- Primary contractor should be labelled
- Keep out of sight - recommendation not legal requirement
5
Q
Mane
A
In the morning
6
Q
Nocte
A
In the night
7
Q
prn/sos
A
When required/if necessary
8
Q
mdu/ud
A
As directed
9
Q
od
A
Once daily
10
Q
bd
A
Twice daily
11
Q
tds
A
Three times daily
12
Q
qds
A
Four times daily
13
Q
q1d
A
Once daily
14
Q
qod/altd
A
On alternate days
15
Q
mitte
A
Total quantity
